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The U.S. is reducing the number of troops in Iraq from 2,500 to under 2,000, while leaving Al-Asad Air Base in Western Iraq. By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol Published Oct 1, 2025 3:53 PM EDT The U.S ...

The U.S. military has begun pulling its forces from Iraq following an agreement signed with the Iraqi government a year ago, officials have confirmed, citing successes in fighting ISIS in the country.

BAGHDAD — The U.S. military has begun drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement signed with the Iraqi government last year, eventually reducing the number of American troops in the country ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has begun drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement signed with the Iraqi government last year, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Washington and Baghdad agreed last ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The U.S. military has begun drawing down its Iraq mission, reducing American troops by about 20% from 2,500 to ...